January is always a special month in the clinic. After the pace of December, many patients arrive wanting a fresh start, not just for their skin but for their overall wellbeing. It’s a fresh start; a moment to reset routines, address lingering concerns and build habits that last far beyond the first few weeks of the year.
Over the past few years, I have seen a clear shift. Patients are no longer looking for quick fixes alone. They want long term improvements in energy, skin quality and confidence, supported by a whole body approach. This is where combining wellness, skin health and advanced rejuvenation makes such a meaningful difference.
In this guide, I’m sharing the treatments and health boosters I recommend most often at the start of the year to help my patients feel energised, balanced and ready for 2026.
Many people underestimate the role hormones play in skin quality, mood, sleep, weight and overall energy levels. In January, when people are tired, sluggish or noticing changes in their skin, hormone testing can provide essential clarity; helping you set yourself up to have your best, healthiest and most hormonally balanced year yet.
At Skin Medical, we offer comprehensive hormone assessments that reveal whether imbalances may be affecting daily life. This includes looking at thyroid health, cortisol levels, reproductive hormones and other markers that influence everything from skin texture to fatigue.
Helps identify the root cause of low energy or poor sleep
Supports weight management and mood stability
Improves long term skin quality
Builds a personalised roadmap for health
Once we identify your hormone profile, our experts will create a tailored plan for you that may include lifestyle adjustments, supplementation, medical support or ongoing monitoring.
IV therapy is one of the most popular wellness treatments during January. After a demanding festive season, many people feel depleted, dehydrated or run down. IV drips deliver key nutrients directly into the bloodstream, supporting recovery, immune function and vitality.
At Skin Medical, we offer a range of tailored IV formulations, including hydration support, antioxidant blends and immunity boosters, each designed to meet different goals.
Replenishes energy levels
Supports immune health during winter
Provides deep hydration
Helps speed up post festive recovery
Can improve mental clarity and focus
Patients who feel fatigued, dehydrated or want a wellness refresh often benefit instantly from IV therapy.
January is the perfect time to reset your skincare routine. Cold weather, central heating and heavier makeup over Christmas can disrupt the skin barrier and cause dullness, congestion or sensitivity.
At Skin Medical, we build personalised skincare plans using medical grade products that target specific concerns. This may include Kincare for gentle barrier support or ZO programmes for exfoliation, pigment control and improved clarity.
Removes dull, congested winter skin
Repairs barrier function
Enhances results from in clinic treatments
Establishes a routine that supports long term skin health
Early lines
Pigmentation
Congestion
Texture
Winter dryness
By investing in a new skincare routine now, you set the tone for stronger, healthier skin throughout 2026.
If you want a more transformative start to the year, UltraClear is one of the most advanced resurfacing options at Skin Medical. It improves texture, pigmentation, fine lines and overall skin quality with less downtime than traditional resurfacing lasers.
UltraClear works by creating precise micro channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and encourage renewal. It is powerful enough to target early ageing concerns, yet gentle enough for patients wanting smoother, brighter skin without lengthy recovery.
Improving fine lines
Reducing pigmentation
Smoothing rough texture
Restoring radiance
Refreshing tired, dull skin
Skin often feels depleted after winter, and UltraClear helps reveal fresh, renewed skin at exactly the right moment. Booking now means you will see noticeable improvement by February, with results continuing to strengthen for months.
January is a time when many patients start thinking about longer term rejuvenation, particularly if they have noticed changes in facial structure, early sagging or loss of definition during the winter months. For those who want meaningful lift without surgery, non surgical facelift options can offer impressive results with far less downtime.
At Skin Medical, we create bespoke lift plans using a combination of dermal fillers, revitalising threads and PDO threads. These techniques work together to restore structure, support the tissues and refresh the overall shape of the face.
Dermal fillers can restore volume in key areas such as the cheeks, neck jawline and chin. By replacing lost structure, they help lift the lower face and improve overall harmony.
These threads provide subtle lift and support, helping reposition early sagging and refine facial contours. They also stimulate collagen, which improves firmness over time.
PDO threads work more deeply within the tissue to create tightening, definition and long lasting support. They are often combined with fillers or Revitalise Threads for a layered, natural looking result.
Offers structural improvement without downtime
Results build gradually and naturally over the coming months
Supports collagen during winter, when the skin often needs it most
Allows time to plan a phased approach for the year ahead
This type of lift is ideal for patients who want youthful refinement without committing to surgery. Our doctors design every plan individually to ensure the results enhance and support your natural features.
After a busy Christmas period, January gives you the space to reset, reflect and build habits that support lasting change. Skin health and whole body wellness work best when approached together, and this month provides the ideal foundation.
To start 2026 feeling energised and confident, speak to our specialist team. We can design a personalised plan that aligns with your goals, supports your wellbeing and enhances your skin throughout the year ahead.
Start 2026 feeling refreshed, balanced and ready for everything ahead.
It depends on your goals, but most patients begin with either a Hydrafacial for instant clarity, Profhilo for hydration or a skincare reset to repair the barrier after winter. These create the strongest foundation for any further treatments.
Hormone testing is ideal if you experience low energy, poor sleep, mood changes, weight fluctuations or persistent skin issues. A detailed assessment can reveal whether a hormonal imbalance is contributing to your symptoms.
Most patients feel a boost in hydration and energy within hours, with immune and recovery benefits building over the next few days. IV therapy offers immediate support when you are feeling depleted after the festive season.
UltraClear is designed to be safe for a wide range of skin types. During your consultation, we assess skin tone, texture and sensitivity to ensure the treatment is tailored to your needs.
Profhilo boosts hydration, elasticity and skin quality without adding volume. Dermal fillers restore shape, structure or contour. They can complement each other but work in very different ways.
You may notice improved hydration and softness within days, but the full regenerative benefits develop gradually over several weeks as collagen and elasticity improve.
Not at all. Some patients choose these procedures earlier to address early laxity or maintain structure. Suitability is based on anatomy and goals, not age.
Yes. In fact, combining approaches often delivers the best results. IV therapy, hormone balancing and skincare support the body internally, enhancing the outcome of treatments like UltraClear, Profhilo or fillers.
If your concern is primarily skin quality, brightness or texture, non surgical treatments may be ideal. If you notice deeper structural changes such as jowls or neck laxity, a surgical consultation may be more appropriate. We guide you through this during your assessment.
January is ideal because it allows time to build a structured routine, address underlying concerns and see meaningful improvement by spring and summer. Early planning leads to better, more sustainable results.
Dr Sabika Karim was the consumate professional. I deeply respect her knowledge, experience and approach. She truly is one of a kind. I have worked within the field of medicine and skincare myself for 40 years and I would wholeheartedly recommend the clinic to anyone. I also had a Hydrafacial with Malini Patel who really listened to my concerns around my sensitive reactive skin. She gave me a lovely treatment which did not irritate my skin. Many thanks all round.
Skin Medical is a doctor-led aesthetic clinic known for subtle, natural-looking results delivered safely. Our team uses advanced regenerative treatments such as polynucleotides, Skinvive and Profhilo, ensuring a high-quality approach tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals.
Patients trust us for our precision, medical expertise and commitment to enhancing their features rather than altering them. Whether you’re getting ready for parties, family gatherings or the New Year itself, we create personalised treatment plans that bring out your very best.
We serve patients from the world over, but closer to home we serve; London, Middlesex, Herefordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. We are within easy reach of Heathrow airport, M25, M1 and A40 by road and London by Met line tube. Our local patients come to us from Northwood, Rickmansworth, Pinner, Hatch End, Ruislip, Harrow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Chorleywood, Marlow, Stoke Poges and Windsor.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. All treatments at Skin Medical are subject to a thorough consultation and suitability assessment with our expert clinical team.
